With fall sports and outdoor activities in full swing, here’s how to fuel your body for best performance
Dr. Kimberly Kaiser University of Kentucky Fall sports are in full swing, and many people are enjoying outdoor activities this…
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Kentucky by Heart: Exercise is important always, but as we age, some adjustments need be made
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Oh, the glorious sunshine of summer… but oh, the challenging heat and humidity of the…
As we approach the beginning of a new year, here are some tips to help those healthy resolutions stick
By Shorus Minella University of Kentucky If you’re looking for ways to make those New Year’s resolutions stick, try finding…
Healthy Headlines: Outdoor exercise in summer heat creates challenges, some steps to protect your body
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Summer’s wonderful for getting outdoors. But if that includes moving your workouts outdoors – or, more challenging,…
Hiking is excellent exercise for the body, and mind, but it’s important to take proper safety precautions
By Dr. Jonathan Bronner University of Kentucky We are almost at that time of the year where everyone decides that…
Natalie Deering: With the virus season upon us, it’s important to take steps to build our immune systems
A part of me loves the winter and another part of me dreads it. I love the cold air, snow,…
Exercise is important, especially as we age; create healthy habits and develop a daily routine
Dr. Dee Dlugonski University of Kentucky As you age, it is important to create healthy habits and make exercise a…
Healthy Headlines: Brain fog? Here’s what to do if you are confused, tired, and have memory issues
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Most of the headlines around COVID-19 have focused on respiratory side effects and symptoms — coughing, wheezing…
Doctors tell patients to ‘take exercise pills’ because physical activity is good for the mind and the body
By Arash Javanbakht Wayne State University As with many other physicians, recommending physical activity to patients was just a doctor…
State shows little progress in latest health rankings; we get less exercise, diabetes has increased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky again ranks near the bottom in two big health measures: 48th for health…
Blessings Farm is Suzy Hoseus’ health ministry and her message is about physical, emotional health
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Twenty years ago, Suzy Hoseus was extremely sick and felt she was close to…
KAEPS: Lifestyle choices may help glaucoma patients preserve eyesight — early detection matters
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there…
Nichole Koontz: Don’t let exercise take a back seat — get moving, at least 150 minutes a week
It’s that time of year again when we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and…
Loss of muscle just comes with age and makes us vulnerable — here’s what you can to about it
By Grace Walton UK College of Health Sciences Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass. Although regular…
Kentuckians just keep getting bigger, weighing in at 5th in nation in obesity — older kids rank 3rd
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults just keep getting larger, reaching an all-time high for the number of…
Senior health: Kentucky’s aging population is among nation’s least healthy — here’s what to do
Kentucky Health News As life expectancy for both men and women keeps rising, it’s important to adopt a handful of…
Most women with heart disease just don’t get enough exercise; it’s the #1 killer of women in the U.S.
Kentucky Health News More than half of women in the United States with heart disease aren’t getting enough physical activity,…
Healthy Headlines: New Year’s resolutions are a fine idea, but unplanned exercise can lead to injury
New Year’s resolutions are filled with good intentions. You may have started on January 1 by running three miles, even…
Healthy Headlines: Can your heart get younger with exercise? Well, it can reverse the damage of inactivity
St. Elizabeth Healthcare As we get older, our bodies age – and so do our hearts. A recent study published…
Kentucky ranks next to last in exercise, missing out on the closest thing to a wonder drug, says CDC
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults rank next to last for getting the recommended amount of exercise, followed…
Holmes graduate combines technology, passion for physical fitness into PickUP Sports mobile app
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter While teaching social studies at Gallatin County High School, Kevin Dailey saw firsthand that staying…
Smart Health: Cardiac surgeon changed his own life — and has tips for you for a heart healthy lifestyle
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare Growing up in East Tennessee you may not be offered fruit and oatmeal for…
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